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General Salnave, the new president of Hayti The eagle's nest - (Drawn ...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. XI, no. 547 (1867 June 22), p. 397.

Grounds at Andersonville, Georgia, where are buried fourteen thousand ...

Includes Clara Barton raising the national flag, August 17, 1865, in far background. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1865 Oct., p. 633. Exhibited in: American Treasures of the Library of Congress, 2005.

[Secretary of State William Seward and a delegation of diplomats at Tr...

Purchase; 2009; (DLC/PP-2009:085) On verso: 1. Wm. H. Seward, Secretary of State; 2. Baron De Stoeckel, Russian Minister; 3. M. Molena, Nicaraguan Minister; 4. Lord Lyons, British Minister; 5. M. Mercier, Fren... More

Chinamen confined within the Chinese quarter, cooking their meals

(DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Bubonic Plague in San Francisco," Harper's weekly, 44:505 (June 2, 1900).

Capture of Fort Harrison on the Chaffins Farm line of Works

Measured grid drawn in pencil over image to aid engravers. Title inscribed upper left. Inscribed lower left: Troops in column of Division; The Brushwood nearly breast-high. Inscribed lower right: Troops formed ... More

The surgeon at work at the rear during an engagement / Homer.

Surgeon of the Army of the Potomac treating wounded soldiers. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 6, 1862 July 12, p. 436. Reference copy in LOT 9354-B.

Battle near Upperville. Ashbys Gap in Distance

Title inscribed upper left. Inscribed below title: see description. Published in: Harper's Weekly, July 11, 1863, as: The Army of the Potomac-Skirmish Near Upperville-Ashby's Gap in the Distance. Gift, J.P. Mor... More

The Mozart (40th N.Y.) and the Scott Life Guard (38th N.Y.) taking pos...

Signed inscribed lower right: Alf R. Waud. Title inscribed lower left. Published in: Harper's Weekly, May 24, 1862. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.32) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Aletha was not afraid of the old graveyard

(DLC/PP-1933:0185). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Grizzle, his Wife" by M.W. Wildman, Harper's weekly, 53:5 (Dec. 11, 1909).

Wounded escaping from the burning woods of the Wilderness

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, June 4, 1864, p. 357. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.535) Reference print available in the Civil War Drawing... More

Fort Ali-Musjid from the foot of Khyber Pass

Published as halftone in Harper's Weekly, 1897 Sept. 4, p. 843(?) Similar to lantern slide W7-463. Photographic print made by LC from Jackson's vintage film negative. Gift; Colorado Historical Society; 1949. Fo... More

8th Penn Cavalry, crossing at Ely's Ford, before battle of Chancellors...

Signed lower left: ARW. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, May 16, 1863, p. 308. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.97) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Alice Barber Stephens - Over-indulgence--a spoiled Thanksgiving

"The h[...] Thanksgiving dinner." (DLC/PP-1932:0083). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Harper's weekly, 40:1165 (Nov. 28, 1896).

[Sherman's march through South Carolina - Burning of McPhersonville]

Title devised from Harper's Weekly. Published in: Harper's Weekly, March 4, 1865, p. 136. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2). Reference print available in the Civil War Drawings file 1865. Forms part ... More

Night signalling. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Title inscribed on verso. "Signal Corps VIII 3" inscribed on verso. Published in: Harper's Weekly, November 12, 1864, p. 732. Reference print available in the Civil War Drawings File Q. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 191... More

View from Weitzels lookout & sig[nal] tower; Bermuda hundred looking s...

Title inscribed on verso. Inscribed after title: shewing [sic] the Pontoon Bridge, Spring Hill Fort, the course of the Appomattox River & position of Gun Boats, Fort Clifton (rebel), Petersburg in the distance ... More

Going to the derby at Shanghai / W.R.

Crowd of people on foot, in carriages & rickshaws, on horseback, going through the streets to derby at Shanghai. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1879 June 14, pp. 468-469.

Steam Mill nr. the battlefield. used as a medical depot

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, May 23, 1863, p. 333 Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.487) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Battle of Winchester - Public domain drawing

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed lower left. Inscribed upper left: Mansion on Berryville pike. Inscribed above image: Winchester. Published in: Harper's Weekly, October 15, 1864, pp. 660, as: Earl... More

Bridges built for Reynolds Corps, sketched from Rebel rifle pits

Confederate camp in foreground, union troops crossing river in background. Signed lower right: A.R.W. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed on verso: IV 5 reads Battles of Charles City Road. Published in: Harp... More

Tunis - Bab el-allouch, the Susa Gate

Photographic print made by LC from Jackson's vintage film negative. Published as halftone in Harper's Weekly, 1895, p. 180. Gift; Colorado Historical Society; 1949. Forms part of: Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1... More

Tunis - Bab el-allouch, the Susa Gate

Hancocks Brigade repulsing the enemy. Battle of Williamsburg

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed lower right. Inscribed upper left: in the distance forts; next enemies line of infantry all broken and running; out lines in the forground [sic] many having thrown... More

Hancocks Brigade repulsing the enemy. Battle of Williamsburg

Lt Col Kennedy of the 13th Iowa, 3rd Brigade, 4th Division, 17 A.C. ra...

Title inscribed on verso. Possibly by Theodore Davis. Published in: Harper's Weekly, April 8, 1865, p. 209, credited to Theodore Davis. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2). Forms part of: Morgan collecti... More

Fredericksburg, night of the 11th

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, January 3, 1863, p. 4. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.406) Reference print available in the Civil War Drawin... More

Sketch of Genl. Custer staff and prisoners

There is a self portrait on horse to right of center. Inscribed: Col. Sweitzer; Waud; Capt. Ash. Published in: Harper's Weekly, March 26, 1864, pp. 200-201, as part of the series: Scenes connected with General ... More

The U.S.M. Mississippi passenger steamer, engraving, Library of Congre...

Wreckage of large riverboat in bayou swamp. Wood engraving by W. Redding after drawing by Chas. Graham. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly. Reference copy may be in LOT 4427. This record contains unverified, old data f... More

The cook. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

African American woman in kitchen. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 12, 1856. See LC-USZ62-2571. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

The election--At the polls / W.J.H.

Cartoon of scene at election polls, with 2 people fighting. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 1, 1857 Nov. 7, p. 712.

Composite of eight illustrations showing skyline view of St. Louis, Mi...

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 2, (1857 July 4), p. 429. Title and other information transcribed from caption card.

Grand torch-light parade of the New York firemen in honor of the Princ...

Illustration showing firemen marching with torches and lights by hotel balcony where Prince of Wales watches with his retinue. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 4, no. 199 (1860 Oct. 20), p. 660.

[Page of text with articles: Commander Dahlgren and his guns; the Wash...

Page from: Harper's weekly, 1861 April 20, p. 246. Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington State, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Presentation of colors to the Garibaldi Zouaves, New York, May, 1861 T...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, 1861 June 8, p. 362.

Henrico County Jail, Richmond, Virginia during American Civil War

Wood engraving after sketch by a Union prisoner. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1861. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Va. R-; Civil War Prisons Richmond; Geogr.; Shelf.

The expedition to Beaufort - before the attack

Illustration shows three scenes of naval warfare off the coast of South Carolina during the Civil War. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5 (1861 Nov. 30), p. 757.

How "The Southern Commissioner" tried to mould [sic] public opinion in...

Images of the "Southern Commissioner" in England, trying to talk to Queen Victoria, drinking with the "Lord Mayor," meeting Lord J. Russell, throwing money at "the populace," giving a check to "the press" and h... More

The Thirty-Second Indiana Regiment (Colonel Willich) building pontoons...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5 (1861 Dec. 14), p. 791.

The three months volunteer at home

Soldier saying to Boy "No, Bubby, take that away. I won't take off my boots; but jest have a cup of tea and be off again!" Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 6, no. 299 (1862 Sept. 20), p. 608.

The Battle of Antietam - burning of Mr. Mumma's house and barns

Wood engraving after sketch by A.R. Waud. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 6, (1862 October 11), p. 648. Title and other information transcribed from caption card.

Uncle Sam, "Go ahead, boys, I'll take care of the wives and babies - G...

Cartoon shows Uncle Sam waving Union troops off to Virginia, telling them that he will take care of the women and children who are gathered around him, as well as two large bags labeled "gold." Illus. in: Harp... More

Gordon as he entered our lines. Gordon under medical inspection. Gordo...

Gordon, a runaway slave from Mississippi, in tattered clothes; bare back showing scars; and in Union Civil War uniform. From photographs by McPherson & Oliver. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1863 July 4, p. 429, bottom.

Cutting the levees at Providence [Vicksburg, Miss., Campaign]

Wood engraving after drawing by Theodore R. Davis. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 7, (1863 March 21), p. 180. File print in LOT4388-G. Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Caption card tra... More

The riots at New York - The rioters burning and sacking the colored or...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 7, no. 344 (1863 August 1), p. 493.

Freedman's village, Arlington, Virginia

Panoramic view of Freedman's village, Arlington, Virginia. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 8, 1864 May 7. Negative includes parts of surrounding images.

Grant's Great Campaign--Stevens's Battery at Cold Harbor.

Wood engraving for DRWG/US A Waud, no. 426 (A size). Attributed to A.R. Waud. Title printed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, 25 June 1864, p. 404. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.426a) Form... More

[Grand Review of the Armies, Washington, D.C.; Jefferson Davis' cell a...

Full page includes four illustrations and an article describing Herold's role in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 9, no. 441 (1865 June 10), p. 365. Herold's name erroneousl... More

Franchise. And not this man? / Th. Nast.

Columbia speaking, with hand on shoulder of Civil War soldier, who lost a leg in the war. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1865 Aug. 5, p. 489.

Explosion of the steamer SULTANA, April 28, 1865

Burning steamer with many people on board and in water. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, (1865 May 20), p. 316. Ref. copy may be in 4427 B (R). This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tr... More

Pardon. Franchise Columbia. -- "Shall I trust these men, and not this ...

Centerfold prints show Columbia considering why she should pardon Confederate troops who are begging for forgiveness when an African American Union soldier with an amputated leg does not have the right to vote.... More

The harvest of death - Gettysburg, July 4, 1863 [Dead soldiers and hor...

Wood engraving after photograph by Alexander Gardner. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 9, (1865 July 22), p. 452. Title and other information transcribed from caption card.

The Riot in New Orleans - the Freedmen's procession marching to the in...

2 Illustrations in: Harper's weekly, 1866 Aug. 25, p. 536. Public domain photograph - historical image of Louisiana, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Governor Dillingham, of Vermont / photographed by Black & Case, Boston...

Three illustrations: one showing head-and-shoulders portrait of Governor Paul Dillingham; one showing the oldest fire engine in the United States; and the other showing people digging in garbage dump looking fo... More

Indian lodge at Medicine Creek, Kansas--scene of the late Indian peace...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1867 Nov. 16., p. 724.

Engagement of Colonel Forsyth's command with the Indians at Small Isla...

Battle between Indians and Colonel Forsyth and his men at Small Island, Kansas. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1868 Oct. 17, p. 669, bottom.

[A group of vultures waiting for the storm to "Blow Over" - "Let Us Pr...

Illustration shows William "Boss" Tweed and members of his ring, Peter B. Sweeny, Richard B. Connolly, and A. Oakey Hall, weathering a violent storm on a ledge with the picked-over remains of New York City. Tit... More

The Great fire at Chicago. Scene in Wells Street - the terrified popul...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1871 Oct. 28, p. 97. Public domain photograph - city, downtown, New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Reception of the Grand Duke Alexis on board the MARY POWELL [New York ...

Wood engraving after drawing by C.S. Reinhart. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 15, (1871 December 9), p. 1049. Ref. copy in Biog. File - Aleksei Aleksandrovich, grand duke of Russia, 1850-1908. Title and other i... More

[Illus. of story "Louisiana and the rule of terror: portr. of Julia Ha...

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1874 Oct., p. 856-57. Reference copy may be in LOT 4422 E. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Cartoons, US Oct. 1874; Justice (Allego... More

From the old to the new world - German emigrants for New York embarkin...

Print shows German immigrants boarding a ship for America in the late 19th century. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1874 Nov. 7, pp. 916-917.

Driven from their homes - flying from an Indian raid

U.S. soldiers aiding men, women and children who fled from Indians - between Fort Russell and Fort Laramie. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1874 April 11. Wood engraving from sketch by Frenzeny. This record contain... More

Waiting for an offer / W.L. Sheppard del.

African American junk dealer bargaining with women over the price of items they are selling, including a gun. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1874 Jan. 31, p. 97.

Shall we call home our troops? "We intend to beat the negro in the bat...

Reaction of radical South toward Negro after North does not follow up her promises to the Negro. Wood engraving by C.S.R. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1875 Jan. 9. Ref. copy may be in LOT 4422 H. This record con... More

An Old-fashioned windmill - Agricultural Hall

Wood engraving from Harper's Weekly, 1876, of interior scenes of the Phila. Centennial Exhibition. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1876 June 10. Reference copy may be in LOT 4435A. This record contains unverified, ... More

Scene on a New York dock--Stevedores unloading a ship / drawn by I.P. ...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 21, no. 1072 (1877 July 14), p. 540.

Inaugurating the glorious Fourth. / drawn by C.S. Reinhart from a sket...

Boys loading and firing pistols, blowing horns, and setting off firecrackers on the Fourth of July. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1878 July 13, p. 548, bottom.

The Herald of relief from America / Th. Nast.

Woman, on shore of Ireland, holding up a sign for help to American ships; her foot rests on rock enscribed "we are starving". Family huddled behind her. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1880 Feb. 28, p. 129.

The electric light in houses--laying the electrical tubes / drawn by W...

Laying the tubes for electric wires in the streets of New York City. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1882 June 24, p. 393.

House in which Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, Sevent...

Jefferson House and stores. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 27, no. 1373 (1883 April 14), p. 228.

The Anarchist Riot in Chicago - A Dynamite Bomb exploding among the po...

Drawn by T. de Thulstrup from sketches and photos furnished by H. Jeaneret. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 30, (1886 May 15), p. 312-313. Title and other information transcribed from caption card.

Mr. McKinley presents a counter attraction to his "all wool" suit of c...

"If you don't see what you want, ask for it" on sign; "Suit of war taxed common cloth. Tariff 89%" on coat; "Untaxed whiskey, 20 [cents] gal." on jug. Title on verso. Variant title on verso: The McKinley 'all w... More

New York shop-girls buying Easter bonnets on Division Street / drawn b...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1890 April 5, p. 256. Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Columbian Exposition will be completely illustrated in Harper's We...

Two views of the Exposition. Copyrighted by Harper & -ers. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

Bombay - Victoria Station, William Henry Jackson photograph

Published as halftone in Harper's Weekly, 1895, p. 782. Photographic print made by LC from Jackson's vintage film negative. Gift; Colorado Historical Society; 1949. Forms part of: Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1... More

Melvil Dewey, 1851-1931 - Public domain portrait engraving

Wood engraving in Harper's Weekly, vol. 40, 1896. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

The entrance hall of the new Congressional Library, Washington, D.C. /...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1897 March 27, p. 312. Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Day of death at St. Pierre - Public domain drawing

2 ships listing in heavy sea, caused by eruption of Mount Pelée in Martinique. Drawing by L.A. Shafer. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, (24 May 1902), cover. No ref. copy. This record contains unverified data from c... More

Uncle Sam's Christmas--1902 / W.A. Rogers.

Uncle Sam standing smiling at Christmas tree laden with warships, telephones, an automobile, a fat man labeled "The Trusts," and skyscrapers; with bags of money at its base. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, vol. XLV... More

Fort Powhatan--on the James--below the Pontoon bridge

Signed lower right: A.R.W. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed below title: Put in as many boats as you will. Published in: Harper's Weekly, July 2, 1864, p. 429. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.68... More

Thunderbolt Battery looking down the River

Signed above image: Wm Waud. Title inscribed above image. On verso sketch of river landscape with frigate. Published in: Harper's Weekly, January 21, 1865, p. 41. Reference print available in the Civil War Draw... More

[Secretary of State William Seward and a delegation of diplomats at Tr...

Battle of Bristow [sic] Station

Battlefield depiction with inset upper left inscribed: Arnolds battery. See also DRWG/US - Waud, no. 418 (A size). Title inscribed upper right. Inscribed in image with indicators: Reb battery; graveyard; This l... More

Chinamen confined within the Chinese quarter, cooking their meals

(DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Bubonic Plague in San Francisco," Harper's weekly, 44:505 (June 2, 1900).

Goldi shaman priest and assistant - photo by William Henry Jackson

Published as halftone in Harper's Weekly, 1897, p. 809. Similar to lantern slide W7-1149. Photographic print made by LC from Jackson's vintage film negative. Gift; Colorado Historical Society; 1949. Forms part ... More

Effects of shells upon the enemies rifle pits at the crossing over the...

Shelling of 2nd Florida confederate regiment following Franklin's crossing. Signed lower left: Alfred R. Waud. Title inscribed upper left. Published in: Harper's Weekly, June 27, 1863, p. 409 with the title "Ef... More

Artillery of Smith's division commanded by Capt. Ayres engaging the re...

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed upper left. Inscribed upper left: (2 column, long). Inscribed upper right: Important; June; Motts battery knocked to pieces here; Monday. Published in: Harper's We... More

First military execution in Washington; hanging of a private for shoot...

Title inscribed below image. Inscribed above image: Snow on the ground. Regiment on the left without overcoats and carrying their knapsacks-. Inscribed left margin: Prime. Published in: Harper's Weekly, Jan. 25... More

Army Mail leaving Hd.Qts. Post Office. Army Potomac

Signed lower right: AR Waud. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, April 18, 1863, p. 245. Inscribed on sign above tent in image: Headquarters Post Office. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-... More

Secret meeting of southern unionists / sketched by our special artist,...

Nine men in room. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1866 Aug. 4, p. 485.

Gen Butlers Canal at Dutch Gap - Public domain drawing

Title inscribed upper left. Published in: Harper's Weekly, November 5, 1864, pp. 712-713, as part of: Yankee Improvements in Front of Petersburg. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2). Reference print avai... More

The wish that we launch upon the New Year : it will be the proudest th...

Title on verso. Pen sketch of James Blaine waving on verso; not on digital file. (DLC/PP-1934:0123). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Harper's weekly, 28:866 ... More

Columbia the morning after the fire

Signed on verso: William Waud. Title inscribed upper left. Inscribed above image, from left to right: Asylum; Treasury Building; Market House; New State House. Inscribed lower right: Cotton burning in foregroun... More

Attack of the Louisiana Tigers on a battery of the 11th Corps / A.R. W...

Title inscribed below image. Pencil grid drawn for engraver. Inscribed upper left: 1/2 page. Published in: Harper's Weekly, August 8, 1863. Inscribed on verso: The sketch represented it as too dark. Gift, J.P. ... More

Wounded escaping from the burning woods of the Wilderness

Genl. Humphreys charging at the head of his division after sunset of t...

Signed lower right: Alf R Waud. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, January 10, 1863, p. 24-25. Waud no. 751a is Harper's Weekly engraving. Reference print available in the Civil War Dra... More

[Lincoln's coffin on view at State House, Springfield, Illinois]

Title devised from Harper's Weekly. Inscribed below image: old. Within image: pink, white. Inscribed on bunting: The father; Sooner Than Surrender These Principles I Would Be Assassinated on this. Gift, J.P. Mo... More

The battle of Darbytown Road - Public domain scan / engraving

Ruled grid for engravers inscribed over image. Title inscribed above image. Inscribed above image left to right: Rebel battery; Darbytown Road on which Kautz's Cavalry was driven in; Woods through which the Reb... More

Uncle Sam's Christmas dream, Political Cartoon

"A pure ballot," "no more graft," "no more rebates," ... on toys in bag. Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Harper's weekly,... More

Making parrallels [sic] - Public domain scan / drawing

Soldiers digging trenches. Signed lower right: A. R.W. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, August 6, 1864, p. 504 as part of : General Grant's Campaign in the trenches before Petersburg.... More

Night signalling - Public domain monumental decor drawing

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